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Hydrofarm Holdings GroupHYFM -5.17%36 Current Ratio is 0.27 as of Jun. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates HYFM with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks worse than 96.23% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.27.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a current ratio of 0.27. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Hydrofarm Holdings Group has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HYFM'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 3.1 Max: 5.26
Current: 0.27
During the past 8 years, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's highest Current Ratio was 5.26. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 3.10.
HYFM's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 96.23% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs HYFM: 0.27
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NAS:HYFM) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Current Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) has a Current Ratio of 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. This is 91% below median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 5.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #204 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Current Ratio too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Current Ratio of 0.27 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 5.26. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Current Ratio is 1.77. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's value of 0.27 is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #204 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Current Ratio compare to HCAI and NMHI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #204 out of 212 companies for Current Ratio. This places Hydrofarm Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.77. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's value of 0.27 is 84.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 5.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Current Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.77, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Current Ratio of 0.27 is 84.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Current Ratio is 0.27, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.45, compared to a current price of $1.11 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.27, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 84.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.77. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM), the current Current Ratio is 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.11 is trading 68% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45.
GuruFocus considers Hydrofarm Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HYFM:
Current Ratio: 0.27 (91% below median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $1.11 (68% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#204 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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